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Planning system shifts to ‘culture of facilitation rather than restriction’
John Cummins to tell Oireachtas housing committee that Government guidelines aim to enable rural homes
When two in five Irish people would ‘let it burn’, we’ve got a problem
We have been ignoring the signs of a growing disillusionment and anger
Ryanair chief Michael O’Leary apologises over describing competitors as ‘rapists’
Ryanair chief ‘truly sorry’ over ‘careless use of words’ after hearing from survivors
Permits revoked for more than 350 people to work as security guards
Regulator concludes proof of training provided to underpin application for licence fraudulent
Opposition’s Budget 2026 proposals would have triggered larger income gains for households
Coalition’s rival parties proposed net revenue-raising tax packages to support higher expenditure, notes report
Criminal legal aid payment among ‘very few levers’ to expedite justice, says O’Callaghan
Dispute and withdrawal of services continues, with ‘distress’ for victims, Minister told
Bills on ending ‘triple lock’, e-scooters and citizenship will come before Dáil this term
The axing of the triple lock has become a clear demarcation line between the Government and Opposition parties
Connolly visits Scotland amid criticism of Downing Street ‘ignorance’ over Irish unity
Scottish first minister criticises British PM Andy Burnham’s position that Border poll ‘off the table’
Aontú and Independent Ireland leaders signal openness to discussing vote transfer pact
Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín says he would be happy to work with Independent Ireland ‘on any number of issues’
Michael O’Leary’s use of the word ‘rapists’ should worry Ryanair
Airline’s board includes high-profile figures who have spoken out against gender-based violence
Sinn Féin’s move with Scottish and Welsh parties for border referendums ‘ráiméis’, says Martin
Taoiseach says Sinn Féin’s agreement could set back cause of Irish unity
Peadar Tóibín thinks big with hopes of more seats – and possibly holding balance of power
Aontú think-in leaves abortion issue in background with focus on immigration, cost of living and crime
Surging energy prices set to exert further pressure on Government
Clamour is becoming louder for a budget that will help families navigate a difficult winter
People who get up early were left disappointed by Varadkar. Harris is ready to try again
If you promise to prioritise the people who get up early in the morning, you can’t spend your time delivering breakfast in bed to a bunch of others
Going through the motions: Did anyone learn a whole heap from party think-ins?
The think-ins organised by Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin this week showed Irish politics is static right now
Donald Trump expected to urge Ireland to buy liquefied natural gas from US during visit
US president’s son, Eric Trump, does not believe meeting with Catherine Connolly at Áras will go ‘off the rails’
Budget 2027: Harris ‘positively disposed’ to hike renters’ tax credit
Minister for Finance more guarded in comments on possible changes to inheritance tax
FF Senator paid €16,700 in travel expenses while sick at home for eight months
Holly Cairns criticises Oireachtas system that led to her being mistakenly paid €8,500 in travel expenses while on maternity leave
Jim O’Callaghan can look to UK to see if making life hard for immigrants helps integration
Same political parties who once let wealthy buy Irish residency now want tighter rules for others who live here
‘Powerful storms are more common’: Threat of rising sea levels and coast erosion in Galway
A fifth of State’s coastline is at grave risk from hazards such as flooding, with climate change playing key role
No plans to cut stamp duty for first-time buyers in budget, says Harris
Minister for Finance says focus of the €1.5 billion tax package planned for the budget would be on income tax
Sinn Féin’s strategy is built on the hope that something will turn up
Hard to escape the conclusion that its plan is simply to try harder with the same strategies and messages as before
Councils must spend all excess Local Property Tax cash on housing under new plan
Ministers to be briefed on issues including online child safety, Arts Council, fodder shortages and citizenship
Resources of homicide inquiry committed to investigation into hit-and-run death of Bryan Lowe
Gardaí believe victim (17) feared for his safety before being followed and rammed off electric bike in Co Clare last Friday night
Policy focus at Fianna Fáil gathering reveals fronts on which Coalition struggling to deliver
Party in better place than it has been at any of its recent think-ins, but big and politically tricky decisions loom
Vapes have been ‘the revenge of big tobacco’: Taoiseach raises prospect of ban
Martin’s comments follow earlier suggestion from TDs about restricting the number of vape shops that could open in any particular area
Stamp duty cut: Would it really help first-time buyers or drive up house prices yet again?
Will potential abolition of 1% rate be a help to prospective homeowners or lead to further property market inflation?
Welfare benefits such as children’s allowance will not bar recipients from Irish citizenship
But those getting unemployment payments or certain housing supports could be blocked under reforms
The Cork town transformed from small village to one of the most prosperous areas in Ireland
Carrigaline, south of Cork city, is experiencing challenges familiar to many dormitory areas that enjoy rapid growth
Budget 2027: Jack Chambers plays down expectations of big tax giveaway after Harris comments
Taoiseach warns one-off cost-of-living payments can erode ability to tackle longer term issues, including childcare
Rules for seeking Irish citizenship to be tightened under proposals due to go to Cabinet
Candidates would have to be resident in the country for eight years and undertake language test under proposed overhaul
Budget 2027 unlikely to see return of energy credits, says Taoiseach
With the cost of living topping agenda at Fianna Fáil’s think-in, Minister for Public Expenditure warns that tax package for workers will be ‘modest’
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